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Triangle Inequality

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Is it possible to draw a triangle with sides of length 2 cm, 3 cm and 7 cm?

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Solution

We know that in a triangle, sum of any two sides is greater than the third side and

2 cm + 3 cm = 5 cm

and 5 cm < 7 cm

$∴$ This triangle is not possible to draw

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